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Quizno’s Names Board Chair

February 21/Denver/Business Wire -- Quiznos named Harsha V. Agadi as executive chairman of its board of managers. Originally from Mumbai, India, Agadi brings more than 25 years’ experience with foodservice companies to the position, having worked with Domino’s Pizza, Pepsi, Kraft, General Foods, Little Caesars Enterprises, Church’s Chicken and, most recently, Friendly’s Ice Cream Company. He will be supported by several other new board members, as well as Quiznos current CEO Greg MacDonald who has been with the brand for more than a decade.

“We have confidence in Greg MacDonald and his team as they work to revitalize Quiznos and reinforce the brand’s promise as a fresh, high-quality and great-tasting alternative to traditional fast food offerings”

The addition of Agadi and appointment of new board members, as well as Quiznos’ strengthened financial position, will enable the company to focus on its signature best-in-class offerings for its customers in restaurants throughout the world.

"We are pleased to have attracted someone of Harsha Agadi’s caliber to Quiznos,” said MacDonald. “Our objective is to reinvigorate and continue the development of the unique, global Quiznos brand. Bringing the knowledge and experience of Mr. Agadi to bear on this company will help us drive the business forward and maintain its position as one of the premier QSR companies in the world.”

The new board of managers also includes the following restaurant industry veterans:

Claire Babrowski has served as chief restaurant operations officer at McDonald’s, EVP/COO at Toys “R” Us and president, COO and interim CEO at RadioShack.

Doug Benham currently serves on the boards of directors of Sonic and O’Charley’s. His previous experience includes president and CEO of Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc., as well as CFO of RTM Restaurant Group.

Kip Knight’s career includes senior management and marketing positions with Procter & Gamble and eBay, as well as PepsiCo, where he served as GENERAL MANAGER of North Latin America for KFC, head of marketing for KFC International and chief marketing officer for Taco Bell.

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